INSIDE: News................. A new beginning: Freshmen prepare for their first year of high school Pg. 05
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Opinion.............. I’m a big kid now: Stampede writer reflects on the joys of remaining young at heart Pg. 07
Centerspread...... A special calling: Educators dedicate lives to students Pg. 8-9
Features.............
Gutentag: Foreign language students travel to Germany over the summer Pg.11
Entertainment.....
Don’t stop believin’: The new season of Glee erupts on FOX Pg. 13
Sports................
The mental game: Cross country, golf athletes face individual challenges Pg. 14
Beat the heat Football players battle exhaustion, dehydration pg. 16
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c.m. russell high school great falls, mont. sept. 13, 2012 vol. 48, issue 1
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THE BUCK STOPS
“Hey, are you gonna finish that?” These are the words a friend spoke to me in reference to the remaining chicken strip on my plate. As I watched the last of my breaded heart attack being devoured, a thought struck me: hey, that’s a good philosophy. This isn’t only a can-eat-attitude, but also a can-do-attitude, and an attitude every Rustler should carry. It’s all about getting involved. I know every teacher preaches this idea, but the older I grow, the more valuable it becomes. The world isn’t run by those who pass on what should be done, but by those who attempt, persevere, and ultimately those who start and involve themselves. If someone else can’t do the job, why shouldn’t you? Personally, I find that the more I involve myself in this school or in this paper, the happier I am and the more intelligent I am. Nothing is learned from being shy and backing away from opportunity. This school provides us with more opportunities than we could ever hope for. Whether it be through clubs, electives, or sports, there is always something that a student can join or become involved in. The time these activities consume is irrevelant; what is important is what they give us: more than we had before. As a newspaper, this is the attitude we hope to take on. Whether it be covering the “hard stuff,” giving you our opinions, entertaining you, or informing you, we will always do our best to get the job done. My hope for this year is that you, as a reader, can say and believe that the Stampede inspired you, emotionally appealed to you, or gave you knowledge you never had before. If there’s something that deserves coverage, I hope our coverage impacts you. We hope to be a paper that “finishes that” when others don’t.
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The Stampede staff strives to produce a publication that is relevant to the CMR student body while maintaining journalistic standards. We help to provide a free exchange of ideas and establish a student voice in the school community.
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Table of Contents: 1- Cover photo by Kasey Bubnash 2- Editorial Policy, Editor’s Letter 3- NEWS- New teachers at CMR 4- Band students attend All National 5- Freshmen first day experiences 6- OPINION- Student government welcomes students 7- “The Rustler Spirit” 8-9- Special education teachers 10- FEATURES- New engineering class 11- Students, teacher travel to Germany 12- ENTERTAINMENT- The Chart 13- What should be required reading 14- SPORTS- The mental game of golf, cross country 15- Fall sports begin 16- Football in the heat
Photo by Sammy Popham.
Editorial Policy The Stampede -- produced by journalism classes at C.M. Russell High School -- is a public forum for all voices on campus. These voices include the students, parents, faculty and the community at large. The opinions and views in this publication are not necessarily those of the Stampede staff, the student body, CMR employees or the school administration. The Stampede strives to cover the news accurately and fairly; however, when a mistake is made, a correction will be printed in the following issue. All writers are responsible for the content of their articles. Editors will edit all copy to be free of plagiarism and libel, and all writers will double-check their facts before publication. Letters to the editor and guest essays are welcome. Letters are limited to 200 words, and essays 350 words. All submissions must be signed and include a phone number so authenticity can be verified. The editors and/ or adviser reserve the right to edit all letters for grammar and spelling as well as content that may include profanity, be libelous, obscene or not meet general editorial guidelines. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Submissions can be dropped off in room 326 or e-mailed to: stampede@ gfps.k12.mt.us. The Stampede maintains membership in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the National Scholastic Press Association, the Journalism Education Association and Quill and Scroll. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/ KRT Campus High School Newspaper Service.
News
• New staff members, freshmen adjusting, All-Nationalmk band, changed backpack poli-
New faculty members bring fresh perspectives to CMR
School welcomes teachers, staff to building
Abby Lynes
THE LYNES
READING BETWEEN
by abby lynes, news editor, jesse whiteman, hannah ragland, staff writers With seven teachers retiring after the 2011-2012 school year, CMR was in need of new teachers and faculty members to carry on their legacy and love of teaching their craft. School administrators worked hard over the summer to find new staff members to continue CMR’s tradition of excellence. Each one of them is passionate about what they do and excited to be working with students in the upcoming school year. With their enthusiasm, dedication, and motivation to see their students succeed, CMR is in for a school year of continued quality of education. With a variety of backgrounds and experiences, new staff members are well-equipped to face the upcoming school year with audacity and greatness. Pam Dougherty Family and Consumer Science, Driver’s Ed. What are you looking forward to about teaching at CMR? “The kids [are] different; they’re here because they want to be here.”
Sheri Pallett Freshman English What do you like about teaching at CMR? “I love the way it’s like it’s own little community.”
Kathleen Brown Guitar 101 What do you like about CMR? “I love how willing the students are to learn and the camaraderie that the students exhibit.”
Jessica Wheatley Co-Cheerleading Coach What is your favorite thing about coaching? “I like being their mentor.”
Amy Musgrove Co-Cheerleading Coach What do you hope to accomplish this year? “We want to increase athleticism in our program.”
Karen Wilcox Sophomore English What are your goals for this year? “To make English fun, if at all possible.”
Andrea Carroll Attendance Aide How does it feel to be a part of the CMR staff? “Good. It’s a fun school.”
Landon Stubbs High School House What are your expectations for the students? “To not be afraid to try something different.”
Welcome to another wonderful year at CMR, my fellow Rustlers! Summer has sadly come to an end, and fall has arrived. That means homecoming, Halloween, crunchy leaves, apple cider, and cozy sweaters. It also means new beginnings and a chance to make this year unforgettable. The possibilities ahead of us are endless. Why not try a new sport? Join speech and debate? Audition for the school musical? The worst that could happen would be that you look back on your high school years without regret, knowing you took every opportunity and lived fully and freely.
My most recent chance to try something new came this past summer, when I went on a mission trip to a work camp in Ontario, N.Y. I had an incredible time. The experience changed how I look at things. Before the trip, I thought that I was going there to help and bless someone in a tough situation by working on their house, but, in turn, I ended up being the one who was blessed. The couple who owned the house taught me lessons about life, giving, God, and acceptance that I will never forget. After attending this work camp, I decided to continue seizing every opportunity that I get to
Leslie DeDominic Speech Therapist What is it like working with high school students? “It’s fun and really interesting because high schoolers are more curious about their futures.” Steve Olson Orchestra and Guitar What do you like best about CMR so far? “The kids are nice and they’re fun to work with.” Lynn Ryan Choir What is the best part about teaching at CMR? “I love the kids; they’ve been super respectful.” Lesli Evans Performing Arts Para-Professional What is your favorite thing about teaching? “To me, there is no greater joy than sharing my love of theatre with a student.” Erin Bucher School Psychologist How would you describe your feelings about CMR? “So far I really like it. It’s fun.”
Tana Barker Laundry Aide/Seamstress How does it feel to be a part of the CMR staff? “Good. I like being around kids.”
support others. I will go to games, plays, concerts, ceremonies, and everthing else that I can to show my friends and family that I care. Furthermore, I want to become better at loving the unlovable, unconditionally. My goal is to find a place to volunteer regularly where I can be a part of people’s lives in small, impactful ways, and I invite you to join me. Together we can make CMR, the community, our country, and the world a better place. It’s starts with one person, and that’s you. Let’s make this year the best one yet, CMR!
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The Stampede 09.13.12
Gaining national attention
Band students earn coveted spots in All-Nationals, perform in Washington
as All-Regionals. Definitely by kaitlyn smith, staff writer harder than All-State,” he Spending his time said. This is Gliko’s third practicing his tounging, year in All-Nationals. senior Larsen Blake had a “I practiced every day, penguin thrown into the and worked on it every mix. morning before school and “I saw a penguin at the after school,” Gliko said. zoo! Well no, not really but “The music definitely went it was still a great experidown in difficulty from when ence,” Blake said. I first auditioned as a freshAll-Nationals which man,” he said. is held in Washington Gliko said the music D.C. is where the whole could have used more work, band meets together each but wasn’t quite as difficult year. as it should be. “All-Nationals is the “We took a picture with same as All-State and Allour arms crossed and a Northwest,” he said. This straight face in front of the is Blake’s second year in Playing the marimba, senior Tanner Gliko, who traveled to All-Nationals in June, disWhite House,” Gliko said. All-Nationals. He said this was his favorite “The orchestra, band, plays his passion for percussion. and choir all rehearse in the hotel at the same memory from All-Nationals. “Everyone should try out. It’s [an] overall a time,” Blake said. Practicing is very important when it comes to these auditions, according to great experience, Gliko said. In addition to Gliko and Blake, students him. who traveled to All-Nationals included senior “It’s very competitive,” Blake said. Senior Tanner Gliko had the same thought. Devony Smith and 2012 graduates Taylor Gold “It’s very competitive, but not as competitive and Ryan Murphy.
Practicing her clarinet on Sept. 11, senior Devony Smith -- an All-Nationals band member -prepares for her next concert. Photos by Sierra Rutledge.
Backpacks make a comeback New rule gives students freedom to carry their bags
Many students were spotted wearing backbacks during A lunch on September 10, 2012. Since the backpack rule has been changed, students are starting to show off their backpacks and bringing them to school, with books and other materials for their classes. Photos by Sierra Rutledge.
by kaitlin mosley, staff writer Tripping into the new fashion, Karry Parsons believes that every student should have the opportunity to look good and “stay ahead of the game.” Parsons and the rest of
the administrators had been discussing the new backpack rule for many years. It’s a situation they had always came back to in their meetings. It was just last June at the leadership meeting that the decision to change the
rule became final. The rule was put in place for many reasons. One of them being, if students had time to do homework for other classes they would have it with them and finish it, so they wouldn’t have homework. Also students wouldn’t have to go to their locker every other day to get books, notebooks, and other materials; they would already have it with them. There is no certain size the backpacks have to be, as long as it’s reasonable. If they are too big, teachers can tell students that backpacks may not be allowed in a certain class. If students are stuffing backpacks too big, it can be dangerous for other people around them. It would also hurt the students back, if they put all their books and notebooks in their backpack, according to Parsons. “As long as the students are responsible when they go to class, backpacks are acceptable,”
Homecoming week schedule
October 1 Hall decorations after school PowderPuff Football game - 6:30 p.m.
October 2
Float building-after school at the fairgrounds
October 3 Rehearsal for coronation and marching band
October 4 Coronation Assembly - dress up
October 5
Senior photo Barbecue Parade down Central Avenue - 2 p. m. Football Game- 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium Dance - following game in gym of CMR
Class themes Freshmen - Brazil Sophomores - USA Juniors - Japan Seniors - Jamaica
09.13.12 The Stampede
News -- 05
First day frights and fun: Friends found, fears fading Freshmen experience pitfalls, fun, blunders, excitement of first day
CMR’s cheerleaders and wranglers bring school spirit to new freshmen on August 29 for orientation. New students begin to join the girls in their first Rustle Hustle at CMR. At the orientation, students were introduced to school traditions and activities. After the orientation, students toured the school. Photo by Beth Britton.
Incoming freshmen smile for class photo on August 29, 2012 during freshmen orientation. Photo by Beth Brit-
Houtz said. “[But] I’ve kind of been introduced to CMR and found the For most students, the first day layout better.” Other freshmen felt the same way, of high school is a memorable one. Walking into the building, heads down, as finding their way around was palms clammy, most freshmen have challenging at times. “The worst no idea what to thing was getting expect. As the day “I don’t want to get trash lost,” Spring said. wears on, though, canned [by my brother.]” Although friends are made, getting lost on classes become less Helena Allison CMR’s large intimidating, and campus was the anxiety melts away. “Now that I look back, I think I was main concern of many new students, too nervous,” freshman Shay Spring others worried about harassment from their older siblings. said. “I don’t want to get trash canned The first year of high school can be both exciting and scary. The first day of [by my brother],” freshman Helena school, uneasy freshman, new students, Allison said. Being canned is scary, but searching and their parents came pouring into the CMR fieldhouse for orientation. After around a large school can be worse and orientation, students toured the school lead to other disasters. “The worst thing is running into to get to know the layout. “It’s a little bit intimidating, just people around corners and tripping up because of the size,” freshman Alex the stairs,” Tianna Stevens said. by abby lynes, news editor, and greighsen adams, staff writer
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Along with the fear and apprehension that comes with entering high school, students also had the chance to experience the fun and excitement. “The best part was probably walking off campus to go to lunch,” freshman Sean Morris said. Other students found the social
Left:Exploring new opportunites, freshmen wander from table to table during the club fair on Aug. 29. Top: Gathering at the Color Gaurd table, new students debate joining a club on August 29. Photos by Beth Britton.
aspect of high school to be the most pleasant part of their day. According to freshman Leila Collins, “The best part was making friends.” Spring agreed. “The best thing is being able to find people you can relate to.”
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Opinion Jess Dellarossa Student Body Vice-President
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ¡Buenos dias CMR! Over the course of the summer the anxious freshmen are nervous, yet ready to finally be a high schooler. Seniors have mixed emotions about the start of the new school year; half of them wishing they had already graduated, wanting out of their parents’ house. The other part is scared and wondering what will happen next after high school. Now as the 2012-2013 school year is underway, everything is routine again. Going to the same classes every day, seeing the same people in each desk every class period, and listening to teachers lecture about things that may never seem to change. I challenge you, students of C.M. Russell High School, to make everyday matter once you set foot on this campus. Some of you may be thinking that you still have four years to leave a footprint at this school, but as a senior I am here to tell you that it will fly by before you know it. Say hi to new people in the hallway, go to as many sport events as you can, watch all the plays that your peers work so hard on, respect all of your teachers, and be a positive influence amongst your friends. Make the best of what you are given, and most importantly, get involved! Here’s to a great year, Rustlers!
School spirit, SRO greets the student body, Senior reflects on time at CMR.....
Stampede aims to inspire literacy, criticism from readers It’s 16 future ink stains on your clothes. It’s 16 more squares of trust for your new, not-so-potty-trained puppy. But, before it’s any of this, it is much more. It is 16 pages of knowledge. It is 30 pages of controversy. It is 24 pages of heart wrenching maOur opinion terial. Regardless of Our school what it is to you, it’s Our voice never just about you, or just about CMR. It’s about those who are involved, those who are not involved, and those who wish to be involved. It’s about athletic stars, foreign exchange students, club members, student government leaders, but most importantly, unity. It is news. News is a word with many definitions in our society, today. Sometimes it means the opinions of who provides it, or what they choose to inform you, as a reader, with. Sometimes it is a politically misleading message, a cry for money, libel, or slander. We at the Stampede hope to remain above what is too often perceived as “news.” Highly prestigious news programs have reported that The Affordable HealthCare Act was not passed, have twisted phone call information in the George Zimmerman cases, and have been untruthful in many situations. Whether these events come from an intentional agenda to destroy a viewer’s perception or a lack of careful attention to information is irrelevant. What is relevant is the apparent lack of integrity within each of these events. If the public’s source of information
There is no greater fear than that of the wrath of your parents. I actually have a pretty laid back kind of family. I can say where I’ve been or what I’ve done with little to no judgment. But saying I don’t have that fear is a lie. Just last month I backed into my neighbor’s car which I then watched roll backwards down the street try to get into my other neighbor’s closed garage. And though nothing happened, I saw flashes of an explosion with a giant mushroom cloud, like in the movies, and my first thought was, my dad is going to kill me. He didn’t, just in case you were wondering. While most of us still live with our parents and some of those parents care about us, they try to teach us responsibility in their idea of the best way. My dad’s idea of responsibility is saying I was being an idiot and to make it right.
GINGER SNAP
Kendra Hix
is full of lies, bias, and persuasive motives, how is any person to get stable, correct news? We want to present you with unbiased, true information that allows each student to take an individual view. Your beliefs and opinions should not necessarily be the same as ours. Our pieces should provide you with equal information from both sides so that you may make your own decision. However, we can’t always do it alone. That’s why we ask for your help. Each year we ask you to be literate and informed, to read papers and know the issues. This year, however, we ask more of you. We ask you to be critics. Delve deep into the truth behind the stories, evaluate the sources you see in your school paper, and attempt to help us create the most just paper that we can by coming to us with your problems, commentary, and suggestions. As a newspaper staff, we make up a small section of this school’s only population. In fact, too small. For this very reason, we strive to obtain the opinions of the majority. However, without your letters, essays, and opinion pieces, we cannot do this. We scrutinize our papers with a careful eye, but we need your eye as well. As a reader, you recognize bias from the media and have the ability to correct the information that you see. It is partially your responsibility to make sure that you get the news that you deserve, so help us out. It’s your 16 pages, 24 pages, or 30 pages, not ours. Each ink stain belongs to you.
SRO NICK TAYLOR Welcome Back! I hope you all enjoyed your summer as much as I did. On top of a work-related training in Denver, I traveled with my friends to Salt Lake City for a professional soccer game and also took a trip to South Dakota with my family. I made a decision this year to start this column because I feel that it’s important to not be just “that cop” and actually try to be a positive influence as well. For those who don’t know me, please take time to come visit. I am no different than any other staff member or administrator working here. Yes, I may carry a gun and a badge, and I may sometimes have to write tickets or take people to the JDC, but that’s the last resort. I strive to be approachable and to truly be a resource to everyone in this building. So if you see me walking around, say hi. I won’t bite. Invite me to play “hacky-sack” because I’ve got some mad skills! In closing, throughout the year I will be writing about different issues that students may be dealing with -- underage drinking, drug use, theft issues, social media problems, peer pressure and driving-related concerns. I am open to any other suggestions so feel free to stop by and visit anytime. I look forward to this school year and to meeting as many of you as possible. TIP OF THE YEAR: LOCK YOUR GYM LOCKERS!
For some that would be letting you off, like giving you the get-out-of-jail-free card in Monopoly. But all those times, whether it’s been taking away our phone or saying “don’t be an idiot”, all the times we were grounded and said no to are part of a greater purpose. To make us responsible. To tell us to get ourselves together. To prepare us for that leap, that shove out of the nest, because there will come a time when your neighbors won’t say, “Oh it’s okay. You can just cut our grass for the next 2 years” after you smash into their car. For some of us, it’s been a bit harder than it should be with school, home life, and everything in-between. But that’s just how it is. Sure, sometimes it feels good to have a poor me moment, but that’s really not helping anyone, including you. So, we have to take what we’re dealt, get up, make something of ourselves and prove to our parents that all the time they spent wasn’t wasted. And most importantly, show this so called real world, that we are worth something. The other option is to sit around and say “life sucks.” Which would you rather?
09.13.12 The Stampede
Opinion -- 07
Rustlers need to show spirit at all events by kasey bubnash, staff writer High school is not only a time to learn and prepare for the future, but a time when extra-curricular activities provide fun and safe things to do. The students of CMR have all kinds of options and opportunities to get involved, including sports, clubs, band, and more. But when it comes to the support for these activities, the results are skewed. At football games I look around and I see my peers everywhere, completely decked out in green and gold, representing their school with pride. They jump and yell, posters are made, and the cheerleaders guide the student section in festive chants. The mood is fun and full of spirit, and for the most part, we find ourselves victorious in the game. I love the energy at football games. Everyone cheers because everyone cares. But what happens at many of the other athletic venues? The volleyball program, for example, has not been performing to its full potential for the past few years, and as the wins decrease, the student section does as well. The support for struggling teams should be amplified in an attempt to give these teams more motivation and inspiration to win. The same goes for all sports, such as soccer, golf, and cross country. “A larger student section at the games would increase adrenaline. With people cheering you on you want to really perform,” senior varsity soccer player Braden Murphy said. Competing as a sports team is not an easy thing to do, and these teams need as much support as they can possibly have. Although the support that some of these teams receive from their peers is low, it is still more than the performing arts department obtains. Rustlers should not only take pride in our sports teams, but in our different bands, orchestras, and theatre productions as well. “Our performances would improve,” senior thespian Kyle Spriggs said. “There would be more drive to be good. The reaction of the audience changes things for the actors a lot.” Not only are the productions put on at our high school fantastic, but the money received for tickets is used to fund classes like stagecraft and theatre. This year could be the best one that CMR has seen yet. If we support our teams, clubs, and productions, they could become something great. We all have one thing in common, if nothing else, and that is that we love CMR and want to see it shine. Have some school spirit, make a change, and support C.M. Russell High School like never before.
Above: Students cheer at football game Sept. 7, where the Rustlers defeated Helena Capitol 28-27 in triple overtime. Left: Joey Marzion, Austin Kinaman, Phil Redgrave, and Devin Perrien focus intently on a volleyball game at the Great Falls Invitational on Sept. 7. Photos by Kasey Bubnash.
Senior views life through eyes of 3-year-old baby brother by tanner gliko, staff writer When I was looking forward to being a senior, I told myself Photo by Tanner Gliko that I would know everything about everything and make no mistakes whatsoever. Now that the time is here, I have learned that it’s utterly impossible to do that. I don’t know if any of you seniors out there feel the same, but in a way I still feel like a freshman. There’s always something new to learn, no matter how experienced you are. I thought I would feel completely different coming back as a senior, but I feel oddly the same. The only difference is that it’s strange looking around and knowing that no one is in a higher grade than me anymore. Other than that, life is just going on as usual. It’s kind of sad, though, because all my senior friends who graduated last year are saying things like “it went so fast” and “it’s weird knowing you’re not going back to school next year.” I’m definitely going to miss looking forward to returning to
school and seeing all my friends again. There’s a lot to do this year, for all of us. Whether you’re in sports, music, or whatever extracurricular thing, it’s a lot to handle, and I feel your pain. But man, we need to hang on to our childhoods. Let’s play the videogames we played when we were little and go to the park just to climb some trees. I want to get together with a friend and just stay up all night playing Zelda or go to the park to take a swing at each other with some fake swords like I did when I was a kid. I like my mentality better the way it is when I see my little 3-year-old brother, Nicholas, who reminds me what it was like when my biggest concerns were when I was going to beat a video game or what I was going to do at recess. We have to remember the little things that make us laugh when we think about them. Let’s leave a huge impression and make sure everyone remembers the senior class of 2013.
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Features
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Illustration by Olivia Rudio.
Senior Nick Allison destroys his project, ripping it up in disdain. “It’s over, it’s over!” he shouts as he tears apart a measly piece of paper. The paper tower he was building was for a teamwork building project Allison, a senior, was taking part in during the new engineering class. The Introduction to Engineering course is a 7 a.m. course this year that Mike Lathrop teaches for students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, construction, business, or design. Lathrop plans for the class to be a project-based learning course. He said hehopes this course provides the opportunity for students to develop the skills now that they will need for their future career. Lathrop said students planning on going into engineering need the kind of background the class will provide; he also hopes to provide skillsets that will benefit a variety of students. Depending on the field that they’re interested in, Lathrop said he plans to tailor the course for individual students. “It’s not going to be a one size fits all kind of course,” Lathrop said. This is good news for Allison, who said he joined the
standing of what it takes to be a civil engineer. “It shows you where you need to be for the classes and skillsets you need,” Allison said. “I want to see what I’m going to be getting myself into for the rest of my life.” Allison recognizes that Lathrop hopes for him to attain exactly that. “His goal is to not give you busy work. He makes sure everything has a purpose,” Allison said. Another aspect he enjoys is the people he gets to take the class with. “It’s nice to see where everyone’s plans are beyond high school,” Allison said. While students’ plans vary as much as their interests, Lathrop plans for the class to collectively study how to work and communicate with people, make an effective PowerPoint, apply mathematics, science, and engineering to problems that range from everyday life to proposing a swimming pool for the school. Lathrop understands that this process can be challenging. “I want these guys to understand, if they fail miserably that’s OK. That’s learning,” Lathrop said. “I would like perfection. I believe in perfection. I don’t demand perfection.”
I know what you’re thinking (actually I have no idea, this is a straight up guess). You’re wondering, who is this Jennifer? Well, allow me to inform you. I’m this paper’s sassy and smart 2012-13 Features and Entertainment editor. And on the off chance that you’ve never read these sections let me assure you that they are certainly the best part of the newspaper. Features is everything and anything interesting. The school is offering a cool new class? You can expect to read about it here. A local boy broke the record in a national hot dog eating contest? That story would be here as well. A senior takes a mission trip to a third world country? Check. Plus, all sorts of other cool and unusual coverage on your classmates, and more. Entertainment is a whole other cookie, though it is just as tasty. In this section we’ll be talking about the latest news in the entertainment industry. Movie reviews, book recommendations, the occasional celeb gossip (the Stewart and Patterson split anyone?), music reviews, and coverage of local events, such as concerts. And now for a little background on myself. I love films, classics from all
Joining forces, senior Nick Allison and senior Seth Garrity strive to make the tallest paper tower in their 7 a.m. Intro to Engineering class on Aug. 31. Photo by Olivia Rudio.
Casting a glace across the room, Mike Lathrop watches over the class’s progress Friday morning Aug. 31. Photo by Olivia Rudio.
the way back to the silent era to the new Dark Knight. I have more obscure knowledge about directors, the Academy Awards, and deceased actors and actresses than I would imagine is healthy. I’m also addicted to television, the good (Homeland, Parks and Recreation, and Modern Family) and even some of the bad (Glee, unfortunately). Not to mention, I’m an avid reader and usually always have at least one book on me. When it comes to books I’m also a huge fan of the classics (Pride and Prejudice, East of Eden and Les Miserables to name a few) but I love certain modern works as well (The Help was incredibly powerful) and I’m not opposed to quality YA novels (author John Green is a genius). In addition to newspaper I’m passionately involved in CMR’s drama department. I hope these sections succeed in keeping you interested and reward you with the occasional laugh. If you ever have any ideas or suggestions for Features or Entertainment, please contact me at stampede@gfps.k12.mt.us, the official Stampede email. This year is going to be amazing, or else.
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Features -- 11
Adventures spoken in Deutsch
Students gain educational experiences, cultural perceptions during trip to Europe
“It was sobering,” Bulger said, after seeing the by paige maurer, staff writer On a ten day trip around Europe, Anne Bulger had concentration camp there. Later they toured what Bulger described as, “the many exciting adventures with her students. “The kids made me get up on stage and yodel,” she coolest castle ever,” called Neuschwannstein. Their next stop was Rhine Falls in Germany. said. “There were huge raging waterfalls,” Bulger said. During a trip to Europe, Anne Bulger took ten “A few of us went on the Rhine River of her students and eight other Cruise.” adults on a truly “enlightening” “The kids made me get They also went to The Black trip, according to Bulger. up on stage and yodel!” Forest, where Coo-Coo Clocks are When school got out, the students manufactured. began to pack their belongings for Anne Bulger Bulger has taken students on this a journey across the ocean ready to “wonderful, educational, “experience experience the educational chance of a 7 times while teaching. lifetime. One of the students she took this year was senior The group went to places such as Germany, Austria, Britney Gibbs. She said that although it is difficult to Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, according to Bulger. The first place they went was Vienna, Austria. They remember every aspect of the country, her favorite part also visited Salzbury, Austria, which was Motzart’s was getting to speak to people in German. “It was awesome getting to talk to people in their birthplace. Their next journey was to Germany. While in own language,” Gibbs said. “It was very educating,” Bulger said. “I really liked Germany they visited Daschau. having a mix of students and parents.”
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English teacher Michele Canfield stands proud in front of Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen. Photo courtesy of Beth Britton.
Traveling Abroad
English teacher reminisces over stunning lands of Germany
by michele canfield, guest writer Germany: a country I became familiar with through history textbooks, WWII movies, and foreign language classes in my younger years. I never thought that I would actually be walking along the cobbled streets of quaint villages nestled between the jagged peaks of snow-covered mountains. Yet, there I was only a few short weeks ago. I must say, driving on the Autobahn was quite an experience—as the (not) proud owner of several speeding tickets throughout my life, I found myself staring and stuttering at the tiny little European cars zooming past me like I was literally in park. The town of Fussen, that closest to King Ludwig’s famous castle Schloss Neuschwanstein (which literally translates as “Castle of the Swans” (sorry if I butchered that, Frau) emanated a quiet, friendly atmosphere with its closely linked shops and cafes. Ms. Britton and I spent many hours wandering the buildings that had stood for hundreds of years. Cathedrals abound in Germany, as many of you probably know, and as we compulsively stepped inside each one we encountered, we often gaped at the ornateness of the interiors, as well as the eeriness of some (one of the most fascinating facts I learned about Roman Catholicism is that that cathedrals often display the ACTUAL skeletons of saints long buried within the walls and floors of the church.
Above: A brick wall surrounds this small medieval town of Donauwoerth, Germany. Photo courtesy of Beth Britton. Top right: The exciting restaurant of Sadtkeller grabs attention with musicians playing the alphorn. Bottom right: In a small town in Austria, student Britney Gibbs found the beauty in nature. Photos courtesy of Britney Gibbs.
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Jedi vs. Pirate: Who would win?
Pirate
Pitch me your Real life emergencies idea for the next at hospitals. Like hit reality TV Cops but in the E.R. show. What is your biggest guilty pleasure? If someone said, “I know what you did last summer,” what would they be referring to?
Eating ice cream and
watching Jersey
Shore.
My week long stay at
Seeley Lake
World invaded Zombies. It by zombies or would be like The Walking aliens? Why? Dead
Pirate-- I hate space stuff
A jedi will destroy a pirate.
Jedi
A drama show about high school. Where they have the top school in the state became a reality TV show.
Driving a scooter
Say Yes to the Dress
I’m obsessed with little kid movies!
Running over people’s feet
European vacation! Holla!
Planning my trip for Australia for next summer.
Start the year off right…
Neither.
carpenter
Pirate
Project Runaway: Wal-Mart Shoppers
I already live in a world invaded by zombies. So…
sarah
schlosser
ryan
jonson
The Chart, Glee’s back, Book Reviews..... sasha
canfield
michele
michelotti
The CHART
joe
Entertainment
Give me a cannon for a day.
Matilda, the movie.
Stalking me
You DON’T want to know.
Aliens
Zombies, because you could eat peoples faces off.
because we can use their technology
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Entertainment -- 13
Music Books TV Movies ONLINE
Novel of gory proportions enchants audience by stephanie mccracken, staff writer Theseus Cassio is not your average teenage boy. Like any other person his age, he goes to school, gets his work done and spends his free time hunting down and killing ghosts. Theseus, or Cas, was born into a legacy of ghost hunting, after his father’s gruesome and unexpected death. Cas took over the legacy, killing any ghost that came his way. The plot of the book quickly thickens when Cas finds himself face to face with two of the most powerful ghosts he has ever encountered: one oozing of demonic voodoo, the other a shy girl who easily captures his attention. Haunting and powerful, Kendare Blake did a magnificent job writing Anna Dressed In Blood. Combining the problems of teenage issues, fantasy, and horror created the exact book I have been dying to read. Sadly, the characters weren’t the most believable characters. Blake could have
benefitted from a trip back to high school to study up on her teenagers. Cas, who is the unpopular newbie to the school teams up with Miss Popularity and another outcast teen who happens to be a witch. The characters are very stereotypical, leaving them less than relatable. The imagery was amazing in some places. The horror was built with Blake’s extensive amount of gore-filled details. Like any good book, one can read the words like watching a movie, and I got to times where I thought a dead body was going to crawl out of the wall. It deserves an absolute four out of five stars; its romantic aspect was seriously lacking, but Blake builds the power up again with the haunting factor and her gory imagery. As a horror film fanatic I have yet to find a movie that actually leaves me terrified, but after reading about ghosts hidden in the attic and lurking in the shadows I found myself turning on the lights before bed and checking the closet for a voodoo ghost with his eyes sewn shut.
Excitement for Glee’s upcoming season by natasha walker, staff writer Back in June, the end of season 3 left “Glee” fans on the edge of their seats screaming and begging for more. Or at least that’s what I was doing, being the Gleek that I am. Well, Gleeks, you do not have to wait much longer. Glee season 4 debuts on Fox tonight at 7 p.m. For those of you who do not know the Glee plot, here are a few basics: Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson are the jock meets nerd scenario and the extreme power couple, also known as Finchel. At the end of season 3, Finn broke up with Rachel so she could follow her dreams to New York. Quinn is your average cheerleader with a baby that she gives up, but she is starting new at the college of her dreams, Yale. Puck is the baby daddy and is a real punk with a Mohawk. He has absolutely no idea where his future is going to take him, other than maybe owning a pool business in Southern California. Kurt Hummel is a fashion and voice icon who, to everyone’s disappointment, did not get into NYADA with Rachel. After a long break from Glee this summer, waiting to see if Finchel got back together or if Puck decides to go to Los Angeles, I am more than ready to get back into my favorite show on Thursday nights. Will Quinn really follow through with her decision to attend Yale? Will Quinn and Puck live happily ever after based on their brief, shocking lip lock? So many questions to be answered in just a mere hour. Do you really need a reason to watch this show? Well, here you go. 1. Glee reaches out to personalities of all sorts. 2. Glee is relatable. While you’re sitting down and enjoying the best hour of your life all you can think about is, “Wow! That is so me!” 3. Glee is all about being different. If you ever have felt like an outcast and felt alone, maybe you should sit down with a bowl of marshmallow popcorn and bury yourself in the plot. 4. Each episode makes me want to both laugh and cry. I get so wrapped up in the show that by the time it’s over I get shell shocked. I hope that some of you, like me, will be watching the season’s most anticipated show.
REQUIRED Reading
What high school English classes SHOULD be reading by jennifer verzuh, features and etertainment editor We’ve all been subjected to them at some point in our high school career, the dreaded Required Reading of English class. And not to say they’re all bad, in fact I enjoyed some of them. But I think we can all agree that the list could use an update with some more modern and even teenage orientated works. The following is a list of books that not only deserve to be read and studied by a high school audience but that students would actually enjoy and perhaps, if we’re lucky, even read. 1. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson -Literary Significance: Anderson deals with topics such as depression, isolation, sexual violence and its effects on someone, recovery, and the importance of using one’s voice. This is a very significant novel that deserves an audience, especially one of teens. -Why Teens Will Like It: The story is told in first person by a high school student who teens will find easy to empathize with. Her story unfolds like a mystery, with the occasionally flashback, and the result is a beautiful story of an incredible young woman that I believe all teens will appreciate and learn from. 2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green -Literary Significance: Yes, this is the story of a young woman with terminal cancer. No, it isn’t oversentimental or Lifetime special-y in the least. This book deals with disease, death, and the acceptance of one’s fate in a real, no BS way. However, though the main character is constantly being followed by the shadow of death the story becomes more about living in the end than dying. -Why teens Will Like It: John Green is the master of modern day YA fiction. He writes a beautiful story that
shifts between being funny and sweet to heartbreaking seamlessly. While suffering from a terminal disease and wise beyond her years, Green’s heroine is still a teenager and completely relatable in her love of trashy reality TV, the pains and joys of first love, and the strength of friendship. 3. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins -Literary Significance: Let me start by saying that though these books may be incredibly popular, it is no Twilight, and deserves its audience. Not merely a love triangle among teens, the novels tackle such themes as poverty, government control and abuse, the effects of war on children, and humanity among humans, all in a dystopian future setting. -Why Teens Will Love It: Did I mention it had a love triangle? Children fighting to the death? Plus, a strong, independent female at the core of its story? And the first book has already been adapted into a hit movie? I seriously doubt any English teacher would have trouble getting their students to read these books. That is if they haven’t already. 4. The Help by Kathryn Stockett -Literary Significance: An inspirational story that needs to be told, The Help, is an extraordinary piece of fiction that takes place during a revolutionary time in United States history (1960s Mississippi). More than a look into the past, the book also looks into the soul of humans, racism, love, hate, faith, courage, and friendship. -Why Teens Will Like It: Far more interesting than your typical historical fiction (see: “The Scarlet Letter”) novel, this story is told from the unique perspective of three unique and strong women that one cannot help falling in love with in this superb novel that is sure to touch anyone who reads it.
Sports
Golf/cross country, soccer photo-spread, dehydration in football.....
Athletes deal with mental aspect of golf, cross country Wedging her ball out of the sand, sophomore Harly Rowe motivates herself to do the best she can at the Meadowlark Country Club as part of the Great Falls Invite on Aug. 20. Photo by Peyton Fulbright. by peyton fulbright, sports editor
Talking to yourself isn’t just for the paranoid anymore. Golfers such as sophomore Toni Calloway do it all the time. “I get upset about my score, but I just have to tell myself that it’s ok to have this score, even though I could do better. I guess I can be too hard on myself,” she said. Calloway is on her second year on the school golf team, where she deals with the mental aspect of the sport. “It’s very mental. It’s not physical at all; it’s just walking the course. The whole game is in your head,” Calloway said. To deal with the pressure, Calloway says she has to go into a different mindset. “I just go into a mode to focus, and it lets me stay calm and patient, especially since it’s a long sport,” she said. Sharing similar experiences is fellow sophomore Harly Rowe. “The mental game is hard. You have to balance fun and hard work,” Rowe said. “It depends on the day. If you’re doing good, you feel good. If you’re playing bad, it sucks, and it’s only your fault.” Even though golf isn’t her only sport, she says it’s the most unique that she plays. “In basketball you always have a team to work with, but with golf it’s all on you, and you have to motivate yourself,” she said. The self motivation that Rowe speaks of is what got Calloway started with the
STUCK ON THIRD
As the school year starts, this sports fan is Peyton Fulbright left in a sorry state. My beloved Red Sox are toying with the possibility of finishing the season with the worst record since I’ve been alive. Instead of trying to make the playoffs, I’m just hoping we don’t finish last place in our division. Both of my favorite sports -- MMA and baseball -- are
sport. “I lived in Guam, and when I was eight years old my dad took me out. It was terribly embarrassing, and it made me want to get better,” Calloway said. Junior Shay LaVallie had a similar experience when he started cross country. It was hard for him at first because he was in bad shape, but it got easier, and it has become fun and a great stress reliever, he said. According to LaVallie, the hard work and pain makes it satisfying. “I don’t stop running; it wastes energy. It’s worth it to only stop at the end. It feels good,” he said. Junior Kolby Anderson has a similar opinion on quitting. “I don’t really think about stopping, because I know all of the pain goes away with the race ending,” he said. Anderson says that the best thing to do while running is find something motivational to think of. “[I think of] hanging with my family, my cabin, and anything I like,” said Anderson. “It helps me stay focused on my goal. My family pushes me competitively to be faster and faster.” LaVallie said you just have to go out and run because it’s all up to you. “It’s completely individual. It’s your decision to go with the pain. It stops some, but I say screw the pain. Finish strong.”
having huge problems with competitors and their elevated testosterone levels, not to mention other drug problems like Lance Armstrong being stripped of his titles. And possibly the most heartbreaking, my favorite fighters keep losing. Whether or not they actually lost or just got robbed by the judges is a different matter. That’s right. I’m talking about you, Manny Pacquiao. While professional athletes have given sports fans like me a rough summer, the beginning of school sports gives us athletic enthusiasts a sigh of relief. Football, cross country, golf, volleyball, and soccer
season is upon us. With amateur sports comes the remedy for the frustration caused by the money-grubbing professionals who possibly care more about the paycheck than the game. All that aside, my best wishes go out to everyone who will step onto the playing field for CMR this year. Play hard and enjoy it, because after high school you may never have the chance again. So if I can leave you with one piece of advice, it’s this: win or lose, don’t ever forget why you started playing: for the love of the game.
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Sports -- 15
Rustlers take on Bison in soccer by peyton fulbright, sports editor
On Thursday, Aug. 6, the CMR soccer teams challenged the Great Falls High Bison in the annual crosstown game. The varsity girls were victorious, finishing with a score of 4-0. The varsity boys were defeated by their rivals, wrapping up the day with a score of 2-0.
Top: Trying to put points on the board, senior Bryan Marinacio kicks the ball during the crosstown game in Great Falls on Aug. 6. Middle: Juniors Kat Yturri and Cori Enselight, along with sophomore Payton Netz earn their victory against Great Falls High. Right: Kicking the ball in attempt to score, senior Austin Schredar and the rest of the team take on Bison. Photos by Kasey Bubnash.
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16 -- Football
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Practicing basic football techniques on Sept.5, varsity football players set their stance successfully pass the ball throughout the team. the Rustlers went on to defeat Helena Capital 28-27. Photo by Whisper Harris.
Heat continues to affect football players by whisper harris, staff writer With temperatures reaching the 90’s, and football players outside practicing almost every day, players and coaches alike are realizing the impact of dehydration and the importance of water breaks. Senior Colton Philp, a safety, sees the significance of staying hydrated. “[I] carry a water bottle with me and not even think[ing] about it, just constantly sip on it all day,” he said. Players have found their own way of staying hydrated. “Everyone has their own way—there’s not really a standard,” Philp said. Intro to health occupations teacher Teayre Klosterman is able to recognize when players have become dehydrated. “[Dehydration] makes a person lethargic, dizzy and they can have problems with sight,” she said.
Klosterman describes dehydration as “when the body does not have enough fluid to circulate the blood. It makes the body unable to work, essentially,” she said. She said that practices are not the major time for seeing the effects of dehydration. Games are. “[We see it] more during the games when they’re sweating more and burning more electrolytes, which causes them more problems,” she said. Klosterman offers this advice to athletes: “Have a proper diet, make sure they’re drinking enough water and staying away from caffeine, because it will dehydrate them.” CMR’s varsity defense coach and psychology teacher Brian Greenwell has also noticed the effect the heat has had on players. “We have one scheduled water break, but they can get water any time they need it,” Greenwell said.
Though only one water break is scheduled, coaches often have players get drinks after drills. “We may say go grab a drink real quick after certain drills, just to make sure they have water in their system,” he said. The football program has implemented the two platooning system. “We have a group of guys that play offense and a group of guys that play defense,” he said. This system is in place to ensure that not all the same players are always out on the field. “A lot of schools are not able to do that. They have to play the same kids all the time. If you do that you’re going to run into problems,” he said. Though not having enough water can have a negative effect, Philp said,“Make sure you’re hydrated and you’re good to go.”
Gulping water, freshmen Scott Lobaugh and Chance Schoonover hydrate themselves after a long, hard practice on Sept. 5. They went on to defeat the Capital Bruins on Sept.7. Photo by Whisper Harris.